Dandelion Coaching

15/10/2026

LAST CALL – JOIN US NEXT THURSDAY IN BARROW!
Do you work with a business, charity or community organisation based in Barrow, or one that supports and serves people living in the Barrow area?

We’d love you to join us for Menopause Confident Workplaces on Thursday 22 October at The Bridge, Barrow-in-Furness.

This free, fully funded event is about making workplaces more menopause-confident, one step at a time.

Whether your organisation is already doing things to support menopause or you’re not quite sure where to start, there’s a place for you.
🌿 Practical ideas you can take back to your workplace
🌿 Resources and tools to help start conversations
🌿 The chance to connect with other local organisations
🌿 Find out about our fully funded five-month programme for organisations wanting to take things further

You don’t need to have all the answers, and there’s no commitment to join the wider programme.

📅 Thursday 22 October 2026
📍 The Bridge, Barrow-in-Furness
⏰ 9:30am–4:30pm

The event is free, but booking is essential. Bookings close tomorrow, Friday 16 October.

If you’re based in Barrow or work across the area and support the local community, we’d love to see you there.

Please share with any businesses, charities or community organisations that might benefit. 💚

Something new is happening for workplaces across Barrow.

We're launching Menopause Confident Workplaces - a fully funded programme designed to help local businesses, charities and community organisations create workplaces where people feel understood, supported and able to thrive during menopause.

And this isn't just for big employers...........

It could be a café with three employees.
A family business.
A charity.
A community organisation.
A care provider.
Or an employer with 100 people.

Every workplace is different. But every workplace has people in it.

And every workplace has the opportunity to take a positive next step.

And this is just the beginning. For up to 20 local organisations, there will be an opportunity to continue the journey through our six-month Menopause Champion Programme.

Learn More and book a space today - https://www.dandelioncoach.co.uk/events-resources



CandoFM

07/10/2026

Sometimes you just need somewhere to start.

That's why the Meno-Kit is part of Menopause Confident Workplaces.

A practical collection of ideas, resources and simple workplace actions to help organisations understand menopause and begin making positive changes.

No complicated jargon.
No expectation to become an expert.

Just useful ideas that can help you think:
“Actually, we could do that.”

Find out more about the Meno-Kit at our Menopause Confident Workplace event https://www.dandelioncoach.co.uk/events-resources

CandoFM

05/10/2026

What does “menopause confident” actually mean?

It doesn't mean knowing everything.
It doesn't mean having the perfect policy.
It doesn't mean getting every conversation right.

It means having enough understanding and confidence to take the next helpful step.

To listen.
To ask.
To learn.
To make a practical change.

And to know that you don't have to do it alone.

https://www.dandelioncoach.co.uk/events-resources

CandoFM

02/10/2026

BUILD A CULTURE OF CARE

Organisations that prioritise menopause support demonstrate a commitment to employee well-being and equality. By participating in Menopause Confident Workplaces, you're taking a proactive step to:

Foster a Supportive Environment

Encourage openness and understanding around menopause-related issues.

Enhance Team Cohesion: Build stronger teams through empathy and shared knowledge.

Lead by Example: Position your organisation as a leader in employee care and inclusivity.

Join us on 22nd October - https://www.dandelioncoach.co.uk/events-resources

01/10/2026

It was such a pleasure to join Andrea on CandoFM to have a chat about our upcoming Menopause Confident Workplaces launch in Barrow. 🌼

As we celebrate Menopause Awareness Month, it feels like a really good time to talk about why this matters.

Menopause can affect people at work in so many different ways and sometimes the biggest difference we can make is simply creating a workplace where people feel able to talk, ask questions and be themselves without feeling awkward or judged.

On Thursday 22 October, we’re bringing local businesses, charities and organisations together in Barrow for a full day of conversation, learning and practical ideas.

And thanks to the wonderful support of Barrow Rising the whole day is fully funded and open to small and medium-sized businesses, organisations and charities across Barrow.

You don’t need to be a menopause expert.
You don’t need to have all the answers.

Just come along, have a conversation and see what might be possible in your own workplace.

Because sometimes, meaningful change really does start with one conversation. 💛

If you’re part of a local organisation and would like to join us, we’d love to see you there.

30/09/2026

Practical, Not Complicated - Menopause Confident Workplaces https://www.dandelioncoach.co.uk/events-resources

Myth.......This will cost a fortune!

Menopause support doesn't have to mean a big, expensive workplace programme.

Truth.......
Sometimes it's about small things.
A conversation.
A little flexibility.
A cooler working environment.
A manager who understands.
A colleague who listens.
Knowing where to find information.
Making it easier for someone to ask for help.

Small actions, taken consistently, can become part of workplace culture.

That's the kind of change Menopause Confident Workplaces is here to support.

Funded by Barrow Rising

CandoFM

28/09/2026

What would a more menopause-confident workplace look like for your organisation?

You might already have some ideas.
You might not have a clue where to start.

Either is okay.

Our upcoming Menopause Confident Workplaces Launch Event will give local organisations the opportunity to learn more, meet others and discover practical ways to begin.

No judgement. No expectation to have everything figured out.
Just an opportunity to find out what's possible.

And we'll be bringing something practical with us too, more on the Meno-Kit soon.

https://www.dandelioncoach.co.uk/events-resources

25/09/2026

For managers: you don't need to be a menopause expert.

You do need to be willing to listen.

Menopause can affect people differently, and there isn't one solution that works for everyone.

Sometimes the most useful thing a manager can do is create space for an honest conversation.

You don't have to fix everything. Sometimes listening is the first helpful step.
“What would help?”
“Is there anything we could do differently?”
“Let's see what we can do.”

Small moments of understanding can have a much bigger impact than we realise -

https://www.dandelioncoach.co.uk/events-resources

CandoFM

23/09/2026

Sometimes the hardest part is knowing what to say.

You might notice a colleague is struggling.
You might know they're experiencing menopause.
You might want to help.

But you're worried about saying the wrong thing.
You don't need a perfect script. And you don't have to fix it.

You can start with something simple:

“How are things for you at work at the moment?”

Then listen.
Ask what would help.
Don't assume.

A better conversations can be the beginning of a better experience at work.
Confidence doesn't mean knowing everything. It means feeling able to take the next helpful step. hashtag

Sometimes the hardest part is knowing what to say.

You might notice a colleague is struggling.
You might know they're experiencing menopause.
You might want to help.

But you're worried about saying the wrong thing.
You don't need a perfect script. And you don't have to fix it.

You can start with something simple:

“How are things for you at work at the moment?”

Then listen.
Ask what would help.
Don't assume.

A better conversations can be the beginning of a better experience at work.
Confidence doesn't mean knowing everything. It means feeling able to take the next helpful step.

https://www.dandelioncoach.co.uk/events-resources

CandoFM

21/09/2026

You don't need to get everything right.
In fact, nobody does.
Every organisation starts somewhere.

Some already have menopause policies.
Some have had lots of conversations.
Some haven't talked about menopause at all.

None of them are “behind”.

They're simply at different points in their journey.

Menopause Confident Workplaces is about meeting you where you are and helping you take the next helpful step. Progress, not perfection.

https://www.dandelioncoach.co.uk/events-resources

CandoFM